Computer Freezes up

P

Pie_Crust

Member
Reaction score
0
My computer freezes at random times, and on boot-up it will fall asleep at random for no reason.

I have no clue what the problem is, It will freeze on boot-up, playing games, and when I was viewing web pages.

This problem has occurred last night and this morning, last night it happened 3 times within 15 minutes, it happened this morning once.

I have already scanned it for viruses/spy ware nothing was found. I also used system restore to set it back before this began to happen. Neither have had an effect. It has also been defraged.( hasn't frozen yet but haven't been doing anything so far.)

Any suggestions that could fix this? It's only a year and 6 months old, Graphics drive is up to date, and to my knowledge Windows OS is up to date. If you wish for any more information please ask. If anything it could be the graphics card over heating possibly.

While I was playing a game the graphics card got up to 66*C and that's where it topped off. Processors where lower than that.

When the computer froze last it was lagging really bad only the mouse could move, Task manager was not able to be pulled up nor was I able to get to the desktop. I kept trying for desktop and to close the game. The computer began to make a loud buzzing noise where you send too many things at once and that did not stop so I had to restart it.

System specs:

AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+
Version: x86 Family 15 Model 67 Stepping 2
Speed: 2605 MHz

RAM: 4 GB

NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE

Microsoft Windows XP
Media Center Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2
 
n[u]ll

n[u]ll

You can change this now in User CP.
Reaction score
93
Check the power supply, make sure everything's plugged in right, you may even want to try and get a new one. Something may have gotten too much power, or something is getting too little power..

Other than that, it could be damaged chips or your houses power is shorting out. Or maybe a driver/kernel/or firmware could be bugging out.. Unfortunately this is a very common symptom, and no matter how much specifications you could give us, it would be hard to diagnose over the web..
 
Polak

Polak

I am cool.
Reaction score
83
My best bet is that it's a hardware problem. Is it on a computer desk where its well ventilated? If not, put it in a place where the fan has room. The problem could have resulted from overheating. Try to clear the fan vents of dust if theres any on it.
 
P

Pie_Crust

Member
Reaction score
0
I cleaned the inside of the computer, there was not much dust at all.

The power shorting out in the house is not effecting the computer because it is feeding off of the surge protectors battery power. ( other day lights dimmed but computer wasn't affected).

If anything else happens I'll be re-posting.

Leave any suggestions I'll be back n forth all day checking out any other possibilities.
 
n[u]ll

n[u]ll

You can change this now in User CP.
Reaction score
93
The lights dimmed? That doesn't sound good. Maybe the surge protector is working properly? Are you sure it's not just a power strip (huge difference).
 
Prometheus

Prometheus

Everything is mutable; nothing is sacred
Reaction score
590
Sounds like its over heating.
Make sure all Heatsinks are placed properly, check BIOS settings, make sure PSU is feeding enough power to your system.
 
P

Pie_Crust

Member
Reaction score
0
I got some new information. And an answer to your question, my serge protector is a APC brand so yea its not a power strip.

My graphics card reached 72*C (161*F).

What is considered over heating?

This could be the problem...
 
Prometheus

Prometheus

Everything is mutable; nothing is sacred
Reaction score
590
I'd be more worried about your CPU if your system is beeping.
Make sure RAM is in properly.
 
P

Pie_Crust

Member
Reaction score
0
The CPU is fine, and I think the ram is in place properly also, looked fine when I cleaned it today.

It could be the power supply, but why would it be such a problem after this time its been fine.

Any other suggestions would be helpful.
 
Prometheus

Prometheus

Everything is mutable; nothing is sacred
Reaction score
590
Maybe a more taxing game? How much W does it produce?
 
und34d-rul3

und34d-rul3

New Member
Reaction score
12
Pie_Crust said:
I got some new information. And an answer to your question, my serge protector is a APC brand so yea its not a power strip.

My graphics card reached 72*C (161*F).

What is considered over heating?

This could be the problem...
Click to expand...

Mine runs at 70C without doing much (only internet browsnig) - Which isn't all that much, the slowdown threshold is 130C o_O
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • Ghan Ghan:
    Still lurking
     +3
  • The Helper The Helper:
    I am great and it is fantastic to see you my friend!
     +1
  • The Helper The Helper:
    Here is a great appetizer recipe Texas style! https://www.thehelper.net/threads/recipe-chicken-stuffed-poblano-peppers.194086/
  • The Helper The Helper:
    If you are new to the site please check out the Recipe and Food Forum https://www.thehelper.net/forums/recipes-and-food.220/
  • Monovertex Monovertex:
    How come you're so into recipes lately? Never saw this much interest in this topic in the old days of TH.net
  • Monovertex Monovertex:
    Hmm, how do I change my signature?
  • tom_mai78101 tom_mai78101:
    Signatures can be edit in your account profile. As for the old stuffs, I'm thinking it's because Blizzard is now under Microsoft, and because of Microsoft Xbox going the way it is, it's dreadful.
  • The Helper The Helper:
    I am not big on the recipes I am just promoting them - I use the site as a practice place promoting stuff
     +2
  • Monovertex Monovertex:
    @tom_mai78101 I must be blind. If I go on my profile I don't see any area to edit the signature; If I go to account details (settings) I don't see any signature area either.
  • The Helper The Helper:
    You can get there if you click the bell icon (alerts) and choose preferences from the bottom, signature will be in the menu on the left there https://www.thehelper.net/account/preferences
  • The Helper The Helper:
    I think I need to split the Sci/Tech news forum into 2 one for Science and one for Tech but I am hating all the moving of posts I would have to do
  • The Helper The Helper:
    New dessert for Summer - https://www.thehelper.net/threads/recipe-lemon-blueberry-layer-cheesecake.194113/
  • The Helper The Helper:
    What is up Old Mountain Shadow?
  • The Helper The Helper:
    Happy Thursday!
     +1
  • Varine Varine:
    Crazy how much 3d printing has come in the last few years. Sad that it's not as easily modifiable though
  • Varine Varine:
    I bought an Ender 3 during the pandemic and tinkered with it all the time. Just bought a Sovol, not as easy. I'm trying to make it use a different nozzle because I have a fuck ton of Volcanos, and they use what is basically a modified volcano that is just a smidge longer, and almost every part on this thing needs to be redone to make it work
  • Varine Varine:
    Luckily I have a 3d printer for that, I guess. But it's ridiculous. The regular volcanos are 21mm, these Sovol versions are about 23.5mm
  • Varine Varine:
    So, 2.5mm longer. But the thing that measures the bed is about 1.5mm above the nozzle, so if I swap it with a volcano then I'm 1mm behind it. So cool, new bracket to swap that, but THEN the fan shroud to direct air at the part is ALSO going to be .5mm to low, and so I need to redo that, but by doing that it is a little bit off where it should be blowing and it's throwing it at the heating block instead of the part, and fuck man
  • Varine Varine:
    I didn't realize they designed this entire thing to NOT be modded. I would have just got a fucking Bambu if I knew that, the whole point was I could fuck with this. And no one else makes shit for Sovol so I have to go through them, and they have... interesting pricing models. So I have a new extruder altogether that I'm taking apart and going to just design a whole new one to use my nozzles. Dumb design.
  • Varine Varine:
    Can't just buy a new heatblock, you need to get a whole hotend - so block, heater cartridge, thermistor, heatbreak, and nozzle. And they put this fucking paste in there so I can't take the thermistor or cartridge out with any ease, that's 30 dollars. Or you can get the whole extrudor with the direct driver AND that heatblock for like 50, but you still can't get any of it to come apart
  • Varine Varine:
    Partsbuilt has individual parts I found but they're expensive. I think I can get bits swapped around and make this work with generic shit though
  • Ghan Ghan:
    Heard Houston got hit pretty bad by storms last night. Hope all is well with TH.
  • The Helper The Helper:
    Power back on finally - all is good here no damage
     +2
  • V-SNES V-SNES:
    Happy Friday!
     +1
  • The Helper The Helper:
    New recipe is another summer dessert Berry and Peach Cheesecake - https://www.thehelper.net/threads/recipe-berry-and-peach-cheesecake.194169/

      The Helper Discord

      Staff online

      Members online

      Online now:
      337 (members: 2, guests: 335)

      Share this page

      Affiliates

      Hive Workshop NUON Dome World Editor Tutorials

      Network Sponsors

      Apex Steel Pipe - Buys and sells Steel Pipe.
      Top